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Nulato

Alaska · 239 residents · 41.091 sq mi
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Nulato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,077. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

239
−29%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.6
+68%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2202693183664151990201020202024Nulato
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,077
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,161
+91%since 2000
from $8,966 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
17.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
71.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
1.0
−41%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(79)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other99%(237)
Diversity Score20.6%(49)
21
−13%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

6.7 min
−23%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
45.5%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
34.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
48.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
26.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nulato, Alaska?

Nulato, Alaska has about 239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nulato, Alaska?

The typical household in Nulato, Alaska earns about $48,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nulato, Alaska expensive?

In Nulato, Alaska, the median home is worth about $49,200.

How educated are people in Nulato, Alaska?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nulato, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nulato, Alaska?

About 17.7% of people in Nulato, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nulato, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nulato, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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